English Thesis Writing: Literature Specialization

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Completion of the writing of the thesis under the continuing direction of a first reader who is a member of the English graduate faculty, in consultation with a second reader, who is a full-time faculty member. Six face-to-face meetings with the first reader are required, and at least one meeting with the second reader. The thesis must comprise of between thirty-five and fifty pages (not including the works cited) and will be evaluated by the first and second readers. Once the thesis has been judged as satisfactory by both readers, the graduate program will schedule an oral defense to be attended by both readers as well as the graduate program director. Students may not register for Thesis Writing EN-692 in a summer session.